Method for a key generation using genomic data and its application

Abstract

A method generates an alphanumeric or numeric key linked to personal genomic data. In a first step genomic data from a single genome are analyzed. Genetic markers are retrieved from the data and associated with various informations like, but not exclusively, their name, identification number, polymorphism frequency distribution in various populations, and localization in genome regions. Groups of genetic markers are then created according one or a combination of these informations. For each group, an alphanumeric or numeric value is computed and represent an element of the key. The assembly of each element produces the final key, named the “Genumber”. The Genumber can then be used securely in various applications to produce personalized results, linked to the genome source, like creative and artistic applications or secured transaction-based application like banking transactions or medical data storage, but not exclusively.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for generating a key code from personal genomic information, the method comprising:
 (a) producing a list of genetic markers from personal genomic information;   (b) associating data with the genetic markers;   (c) sorting the genetic markers into defined packs based on the associated data;   (d) calculating a numeric or alphanumeric value for each pack of genetic markers; and   (e) forming a key code from the numeric or alphanumeric values.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the key code is numeric or alphanumeric. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the key code is unique to the personal genomic information. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein personal genomic data is not decipherable from the key code. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the genomic data is from an individual person. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the genetic markers are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), micro-satellites, DNA methylation patterns, histone deacetylation patterns, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the key code is used on non-medical applications. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the key code is used in applications related to art objects. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the art objects are music, graphics, drawings, paintings, videos, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the key code is used for the personalization of objects such as clothes or fashion accessories. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the personalization is achieved by sewing, embroidery, printing, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the key code is used in a banking transaction. 
     
     
         13 . A device capable of generating a key code from personal genomic information, wherein the device performs the steps of:
 (a) producing a list of genetic markers from personal genomic information;   (b) associating data with the genetic markers;   (c) sorting the genetic markers into defined packs based on the associated data;   (d) calculating a numeric or alphanumeric value for each pack of genetic markers; and   (e) forming a key code from the numeric or alphanumeric values.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the key code is unique to the personal genomic information. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein personal genomic data is not decipherable from the key code. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the genetic markers are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), micro-satellites, DNA methylation patterns, histone deacetylation patterns, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the key code is used on non-medical applications. 
     
     
         18 . A system capable of generating a key code from personal genomic information, wherein the system performs the steps of:
 (a) producing a list of genetic markers from personal genomic information;   (b) associating data with the genetic markers;   (c) sorting the genetic markers into defined packs based on the associated data;   (d) calculating a numeric or alphanumeric value for each pack of genetic markers; and   (e) forming a key code from the numeric or alphanumeric values.   
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein personal genomic data is not decipherable from the key code. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the genetic markers are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), micro-satellites, DNA methylation patterns, histone deacetylation patterns, or any combination thereof.